We'll jigsaw out some of the image work related to our review. Each small group should:
A. Make a Google Presentation. Share it with each other and with me (yes I like the email notification).
B. Put your unit topic/title on the title slide (ex. Ancient Greece)
C. Find an image that connect to big ideas/topics from the unit. Put each image on a slide. There should be no text (other than your topic title) on the slide, just the image. You will present the images to the class, explaining:
- what the image is (what it shows, what it is about)
- big idea from the unit: explain the big idea and how the image connects
Each person will need to be able to explain his/her image clearly, accurately, and thoroughly to the class. You may use notes.
You will get a work habits grade out of 8 points.
Homework for 6/6: Complete your part of the jigsaw review by adding an image and being ready to explain it in class tomorrow.
In class: • Leonardo da Vinci - Link 1 (Notebooks) - Link 2 (Mirror writing) - Link 3 (Inventions)
• time to work on art annotations/briefs
Homework for Tuesday, 6/3:
• Finalize preparations for a 3-min. oral presentation on the Renaissance artwork you've been assigned. Please see bottom part of Renaissance page for your assignment, directions, and rubric. You are encouraged to have notes.
Fri. May 30
In class: • Current events quiz • Finish Medici video • Assign artwork for annotation
Homework for Tuesday, 6/3: • Begin preparing a 3-min. oral presentation on the Renaissance artwork you've been assigned. Please see bottom part of Renaissance page for your assignment, directions, and rubric. You are encouraged to have notes.
Thurs. May 29
In class: • Discuss outlines
• Watch Medici part 2 video (Lorenzo de Medici)
Homework for 5/30:
• Study for a current events quiz (Gibson, Emily, and Hannah's presentations).
Tues. May 27
No class - 9th grade community service day
Fri. May 23
In class: • Hannah's current events presentation • Finish 1st segment of Medici film
Homework for 5/29:
• Actively read (=mark up) the Annotated Mona Lisa chapter on Renaissance art and architecture.
• Write a 1-pg. outline summarizing what you consider to be the most important ideas from this chapter, focusing on new developments in Renaissance art & architecture and on key artists. You may use bullet points in your outline, but try to write complete thoughts (not just list "Michelangelo").
Thurs. May 22
In class: • Read notes form groups about Cosimo, Donatello, and Brunelleschi • Start 1st segment of Medici film
Homework for 5/23:
• No homework.
Tues. May 20
In class: • Finish VoiceThread quizzes • Introduction to Renaissance - class reading
Homework for 5/22:
• Everyone should read the beginning of the Medici reading (through p. 54 "The Establishment of the Medici Bank").
• Read your assigned section of the text (see the Renaissance page of the wiki - left sidebar - for your assignment and instructions).
• Among your team, write a 1-paragraph summary of the most important ideas from your assigned section. • Include images (with full URL citation) of any artwork or buildings mentioned in your assigned text section. • Everyone in your group should contribute to your summary and images.
Mon. May 19
• Listen to VoiceThreads and take quiz as you watch/listen. Please start by reading these instructions:
In class: • Finish VoiceThread recording (those groups that need to complete work) • Watch drones video • Read these articles: Link 1 Link 2 (click through image slides and read captions)
Homework for 5/19:
Finish VoiceThread recording at home. (Remember, only one person should be editing your project at one time... sign out of the account when you are finished recording your script.) Designate one person in your group to follow the sharing directions in the VT-ShareDirections and send me your group's project link. This must be done by Sunday at 12:00 noon.
Watch the drones video, read the CNN articles (see the links at left), and complete the graphic organizer.
Please bring headphones to Monday's class for the VoiceThread quiz.
Thurs. May 15
In class: • VoiceThread work in class (finalize script, upload pictures to VoiceThread, begin recording)
Homework for 5/16:
Continue working to complete VoiceThread. Please have someone in your group email me the link when your VoiceThread is complete.
In class: • Class time to work on scripts (text + images) in table groups. • I will help you set up one VoiceThread account per group. Begin to upload images.
Fri. May 9
In class: • Class time to work on scripts in table groups.
Homework for 5/13:
Each group member's annotated artifact (see 5/9 homework) should be complete. Continue working on text and images for big topics related to PIRATES categories.
Thurs. May 8
In class: • Gibson CE
• Time to brainstorm on topics - key ideas to share with class
• One person in your group should open this document, make a copy, and share it with all members in your group and ME! • Please review this rubric for the VoiceThread:
Homework for 5/9:
For homework, each group member should find an object for an annotated artifact (can be small = an art object or big = a building or area). Add an image and text about your object in the annotation section of your VoiceThread script. Links for museums that might have a relevant image can be found here. You also can Google an image, but be sure to locate relevant information about it. For that reason, the museum websites may be more helpful.
Tues. May 6
In class: • Library time to continue reading print sources and/or onlin
Mon. May 5
In class: • Library time to continue reading print sources and/or online library sources.
Homework for 5/6: Complete reading text chapter/sections and notes for those sections.
Friday, May 2
MFA FIELD TRIP Please remember to bring • MFA annotation packet • pencil • binder or clipboard to write on
• your lunch and beverage in a clearly labeled bag
• If you indicated you are getting a school (bag) lunch on Friday, please pick up your lunch between 7:20 and 7:30 in the cafeteria
• Students should meet at the front doors of the school at 7:30 (do not go to advisor)
• please do not bring your laptop to school on Friday
Tues. Apr. 29
In class: • Complete geography assignment for civilization your group is studying. • Continue notes from text reading.
Homework for 5/1: Complete reading text chapter/sections and notes for those sections.
Mon. Apr. 28
In class: • Work time - begin reading/taking notes on region you're studying in the Middle Ages
Homework for 4/28: Read and take notes on text chapter handed out in class (focusing just on Source 1).
Thurs. Apr. 17
No class - Unconference
Enjoy your April vacation!
Tues. Apr. 15
In class: • Work time - art annotation and study for current events quiz (10:15) • Project description
In class: • Ethan's current events presentation • Continue work on MFA art annotation #3
Homework for 4/15: Continue to work on MFA art annotation (#3) - will be due at the end of class on Tuesday. Please print if your annotation was done in Pages. If completed in Google Presentation, please be sure to share it with me and give me editing privileges.
Study for current events quiz (John, Lila, and Ethan's presentations).
Fri. Apr. 11
In class: • Quiz on Middle Ages • Start on MFA art annotation #3
Thurs. Apr. 10
In class: • Discuss Black Death • Review Hundred Years' War and Joan of Arc • Review art/architecture
Homework for 4/11:
Prepare for quiz on feudalism and art/architecture in Medieval Europe.
• Continue work on annotation of Virgin and the Dead Christ
Homework for 4/7: • Complete art annotation, Virgin and the Dead Christ • Complete work on Medieval England
Thurs. Apr. 3
In class: • Lila's CE presentation • Debrief annotation, Christ in Majesty, and revise / hand in • Annotate Virgin and the Dead Christ, MFA • These links may help you in your art history detective work to understand the symbolism in the artwork - Link 1
- Link 2
- Link 3 - Link 4
Homework for 4/4: NO SPECIFIC HOMEWORK DUE Continue your work on your annotation; annotate at least 6 elements of the art work; make an educated argument even if you're not sure about someone/an object in the painting. You should include annotations about St. Benedict & St. Scholastica. Be sure to reference the rubric.
• You may choose to do this in a Google Presentation or Pages document. Naming Protocol: 5W Annotation2 LastName.
• Remember to read the text associated with the painting; this might help you with ideas about research you might do to unlock the mysteries of the painting.
• You can collaborate one another student in the research phase, but each person should submit work in his/her own words.
Tues. Apr. 1
In class: • John's CE presentation
• Annotate this artwork: MFA link for art work • These links may help you in your art history detective work to understand the symbolism in the artwork - Link 1 - Link 2 - Remember, you can also search in the Library's Marvel Database - Britannica K-12 School edition - for "Apostles" or conduct other internet searches. Be sure to keep track of sources for a bibliography that will accompany your annotation.
Homework for 4/1:
No homework! (And it's not an April Fool's joke.)
Fri. Mar. 28
In class: • Discuss reading + quiz, Catholic Church • Seven Sacraments - close looking / art activity - Link to art (make a copy) or another link
Homework for 3/31: Actively read chapter on art/architecture in the Middle Ages: The Reign of Religion. (No quiz this time!) We'll look at examples in our next class.
Thurs. Mar. 27
In class: • Debrief field trip • Discuss Feudalism reading + quiz
Homework for 3/28: Actively read chapter on the role of the Catholic Church in Western Europe and be prepared for a reading quiz over material. I would encourage you to highlight and take notes as you read, but I will not collect your notes.
Mon/Tues Mar. 24/25
No regular classes - Power of 1 & Presentation in YPAC
Please see homework listed below.
Thurs/Fri. Mar. 20/21
No regular classes - Power of 1 & World Religions Field Trip
Tues. Mar. 18
In class: • Hagia Sofia/Byzantine architecture • Islam quiz
Homework for 3/27: Actively read chapter on the development of Feudalism in Western Europe and be prepared for reading quiz over material. I would encourage you to highlight and take notes as you read, but I will not collect your notes.
Mon. Mar. 17
In class: • Current events quiz • Introduce Byzantine empire • Finish video, Muslim Spain
Homework for 3/18: • Study for quiz over historical development of Islam, reviewing Keynote slides handout, "star" homework with 5 pillars and other key terms, map, and other class handouts.
Fri. Mar. 14
NO CLASS - Inservice day
Thurs. Mar. 13
In class: • Joe's CE presentation
• Discuss "top 5" lists
• Preview World Religions field trip
• Make your own Islamic art
Homework for 3/17: • Study for a current events quiz over Ella's and Joe's presentations.
Preview: Quiz over Islam on Tuesday, 3/18.
Tuesday Mar. 11
In class: • Ella's CE presentation
• Start video on spread of Islam/Islamic achievements in Medieval Spain
Homework for 3/13: • Read Ch. 11, Section 3 (pp. 282-288) and exhibit at London's Science Museum and develop a Top 5 List (formatted however you'd like) of important advancements/ideas during this time period (#1 should be the most important development). For each advancement/achievement, briefly explain its importance/why you chose it.
Monday Mar. 10
In class: • Review homework on 5 pillars of Islam • Watch short video about the Hajj • Learn about architecture of mosque and Islamic art. • Watch Khan Academy video on Mihrab
• Take a virtual tour of the al-Haram al-Sharif (be sure to go to #26, the al-Aqsa mosque)
• Keynote of Umayyad and Abbasid empires
• Make your own infographic related to food and hunger using one or more of these data sources (or ask me if you have identified another reliable source):
Homework for 2/27:
• Finish "entrance slip" on organization addressing food and hunger issues (your choice of organization).
• Study for a current events quiz over Eliza's, Isabel's, Carolyn's, Will's, and MaryKate's presentations.
Monday Feb. 24
In class: • Socratic seminar
Homework for 2/25:
• No homework.
Friday Feb. 14
In class: • CE presentation - MaryKate • CE presentation - Will
Enjoy your February break!
Thursday Feb. 13
In class: • final draft of memo due = entrance ticket • Socratic seminar
Homework for 2/13:
• Study for a current events quiz (Eliza, Isabel, Carolyn)
Tuesday Feb. 11
NO CLASS - Digital Citizenship discussions
Monday Feb. 10
In class: • draft of memo due + peer review
Homework for 2/13:
• Finalize memo
Friday Feb. 7
SHORTENED CLASS - Film in YPAC (9:40-10:40)
Thursday Feb. 6
In class: • library research beginning of class • collaboration/team time • work on notes and quote ("scaffolding" document)
Homework for 2/10:
• Work on drafting memo, which should be printed and ready to hand in at the beginning of class on Monday, Feb. 10.
• in-text citations - link for examples
NEW! If you're still feeling stuck on ideas or information.... you might find something of interest here.
• in-text citations - link for examples • library research (issues in Rome and/or US)
Homework for 2/6:
• Continue research, adding notes and quotes to your Google Doc notes template.
Friday Jan. 31
In class: • Carolyn's current events presentation • As you continue research, continue to take notes and pull the most important/relevant quotes from articles into a document organized like the one in this .pdf below. (Instead of creating a new document for quote, I would add important quotes below the notes boxes on your Google doc notes template.)
Use this Google Form to evaluate each website you use in your research.
Homework for 2/3:
• Evaluate, read, and take notes on a 2nd article (or 3rd, depending on length and richness of articles) - adding notes & quotes to your Google Doc notes template.
Thursday Jan. 30
In class: • Assign government department & debrief in small groups the decline of Rome reading. What connections do you see to your topic? • Create a nameplate of your executive branch agency in Google Docs as a team (1 per group). What are the key responsibilities of this executive branch agency? Be sure to share it with each other and with me. Exemplar:
• Begin research on contemporary issues facing the US based on the executive branch agency you've been assigned. Use this Google Form to evaluate websites you use in your research.
Homework for 1/31:
• Using a valid website (using the Google Form at left), read and take notes on one article relating to your topic. Take notes using this template.
Tuesday Jan. 28
No class - Power of 1 work with advisors
Monday Jan. 27
In class: • Jigsaw/debrief chapter 6: Pax Romana chapter
Homework for 1/30:
• Read about factors leading to the decline of Rome and brainstorm (on class handout) about possible connections to the United States.
Friday Jan. 24
In class: • Debrief homework/notes process • Finish Rome: Engineering an Empire • Continue with Engineering an Empire video - (For those absent, link to online version here). (In class, we watched segments on Vespasian, Trajan, Hadrian, and through the bath houses of Caracalla.)
Homework for 1/27: • Hand in test corrections using process on Test Corrections link in the left sidebar. You must hand in your quiz and corrections on Monday.
• Finish reading second part of Chapter 6 text. You do not need to take notes on this section of the reading. Instead, be prepared to answer your assigned question from those listed below: 1. What political and economic factors led the empire into disarray? (pp. 175-177)
2. Describe the reform and reconstruction efforts undertaken by Diocletian and Constantine. How successful were the reform and reconstruction efforts undertaken by Diocletian and Constantine? (pp. 177-181) 3. Why and to what extent were early Christians persecuted in the Roman Empire? (pp. 181-182)
Thursday Jan. 23
In class: • Go over Roman Republic quiz • Continue Rome: Engineering an Empire
Homework for 1/24:• Complete reading assignment and notes on first part of Chapter 6 text.
Tuesday Jan. 21
In class:
• Video: Engineering an Empire - Rome
• Begin reading Chapter 6: The Pax Romana up to p. 175 (stop at sectionheading: Rome in Disarray)
• Take notes on your reading using one of the methods outlined in this handout (choose one method to use for note taking):
Be sure to include information about the following questions in your notes: 1. Offer examples of both the successes and failures of the Julio-Claudian and Flavian emperors (165) 2. How did the emperor's role and the Imperial Bureaucracy evolve during the period of the "Five Good Emperors?" (166-7) 3. Describe changes within the Roman army during the post-Augustan era (167)
4. In what ways were the residents of the city of Rome dependent upon the emperor? (167-170)
5. Describe how Roman civilization influenced life in the provinces. To what extent were they “Romanized”? (170-175) Note: you do not have to answer questions 1-5 separately, but this information should be included in your notes no matter which format you use. We will discuss these questions in class on Friday.
Homework for 1/24:
• Complete reading assignment and notes on first part of Chapter 6 text.
Friday Jan. 17
In class: • Shortened class because of Hector Hebert assembly • Isabel's CE presentation
Homework for Tuesday, 1/21:
• Complete 2nd Triumverate assignment.
Thursday Jan. 16
In class: • Roman Republic quiz • When quiz completed, open this document, about 2nd Triumverate, make a copy, and follow directions on page (due Tuesday).
Homework for Tuesday, 1/21:
• Complete 2nd Triumverate assignment.
Tuesday Jan. 14
In class: • Eliza's CE presentation • Finish Carthage video
Homework for Thursday, 1/16:
• No homework. Begin to review for quiz on founding of Rome and Roman Republic on Thursday.
In class: • Review homework • Small group work (with roles) - discussing challenges of Roman Republic, Julius Caesar's rise to power, and his demise
Homework for Tuesday, 1/14:
• No homework. Begin to review for quiz on founding of Rome and Roman Republic on Thursday.
Friday Jan. 10
In class: • Review homework • Discuss government structure in Roman republic • Video on Carthage/Punic Wars
Homework for Monday, 1/13:
• Read Chapter 6, Section 2 "Expansion and Crisis" in your text and complete the questions below. Please print before coming to class.
In class: • Check in for attendance before attending Poetry Out Loud assembly in YPAC.
Homework for Friday, 1/10:
• Complete art annotation for 1 of Cole's paintings in his series.
• Ensure map is accurate and complete.
• Complete Section 1 text reading & notes.
Tuesday Jan. 7
In class: • Map work - ancient Rome
• Text reading/notes on the Roman Republic, pp. 154-158. (Notes sheet and Republic government structure handed out in class.)
Homework for Friday, 1/10:
• Complete art annotation for 1 of Cole's paintings in his series.
• Ensure map is accurate and complete.
• Complete Section 1 text reading & notes.
Monday Jan. 6
In class: • Analyze Thomas Cole paintings
• Create a Google Presentation and choose one of Thomas Cole's paintings from his "Course of Empire" series to annotate. Use the naming protocol B3.Lastname.Cole. Be sure to share your presentation with me. Open document below for very brief exemplar to get started.
Homework for Friday, 1/10:
Complete art annotation for 1 of Cole's paintings in his series.
Thursday Dec. 19
In class: • Current events quiz • Hinduism/Buddhism vocab quiz • Dharma of Star Wars reading • Introduce Seven Years in Tibet & Asia Day
No homework - enjoy Asia Day and your vacation!
We'll head to Rome after vacation.
Tuesday Dec. 17
In class: • Johanna's current events presentation • 10 Questions for the Dalai Lama video
Homework for Thursday, 12/19:
• Review Tessa's, Gracie's, and Johanna's current events presentations
• Review Buddhism and Hinduism vocab terms for a vocab quiz (format: matching quiz).
Monday Dec. 16
In class: • Gracie's current events presentation • Discuss HW in small groups • Begin vocab review in small groups
Homework for Thursday, 12/19:
• Review Tessa's, Gracie's, and Johanna's current events presentations
• Review Buddhism and Hinduism vocab terms for a vocab quiz
Homework for 12/16:
• Read about current issues between China & Tibet, following directions on Pages document. Please do not print prior to class; email this document when complete.
• Complete web-based assignment on the spread of Buddhism in Asia, focusing on Buddhist art. Please do not print, but do have homework ready for the start of class.
TEST CORRECTIONS DUE ON THURSDAY. You may do test corrections for all multiple choice, matching, and T/F sections. You may retake geography and chronology sections with me after school on Thursday.
Monday Dec. 9
In class: • Tessa's current events presentation • Introduce Hinduism
Homework for 12/10:
No homework. Work on test corrections on Greece test (due Thursday, 12/12).
Friday Dec. 6
In class: • Digital Citizenship - please come to class first for attendance.
Homework for 12/9:
No homework - enjoy the weekend!
Thursday Dec. 5
In class: • Test (Part 2) on ancient Greece - remaining material, including history, government systems, Great Greeks
When complete, if you'd like to make a bumper sticker, look for a Greek philosopher's quote (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Diogenes, etc.) here: Quotations page: http://quotationspage.com/
Tuesday Dec. 3
In class: • Test (Part 1) on ancient Greece - geography, chronology, and art/architecture analysis
Homework for 12/5:
Study for remaining portions of unit test on ancient Greece.
Monday Dec. 2
In class: • Class review - ancient Greece • Digital citizenship preparation - read articles at this site:
Homework for 12/3:
Study for geography & art/architecture portions of ancient Greece test.
In class: • Current events quiz (Clare's, Katie's, and Ben's presentations)
• Presentations - Euclid (Ben) - Phidias (John and Bobby)
Tuesday Nov. 19
In class: • Current events presentation (Ben)
• Presentations - Polykleitos (Eliza and Tessa) - Sappho (Gracie)
Homework for 11/21:
Study for a current events quiz (Clare's, Katie's, and Ben's presentations). Students in the play can arrange with me to take this later.
Monday Nov. 18
In class: • Presentations - Themistocles (Nate and Ravi) - Pericles (Lila and Ella) - Aspasia (Clare) - Alcibiades (Gibson and Will)
Friday Nov. 15
In class: • Peloponnesian War link • Pericles' Funeral Oration
Homework for 11/18+:
Continue working on Great Greek project.
Thursday Nov. 14
In class: • Greek art & architecture • Lincoln Memorial online link • work on project
Homework for 11/15:
Research notes due. These should be organized with all source citations included in Google Doc (import from your EasyBib source).
Tuesday Nov. 12
In class: • Work day - library research if needed or work on project
Homework for 11/14:
Continue working on research notes.
Friday Nov. 8
In class: • Library research
Homework for 11/12:
Continue working on research notes (from library print and online sources) in your Google Doc. If working with a partner, each student should have completed his/her own notes. Please make sure you have shared your Google Doc with me.
Access online library materials through the library homepage. Click on:
Marvel --> B --> Britannica Online School Edition K-12 (middle school and/or high school edition) and search for your topic
GVRL (Gale Virtual Reference Library) --> LOTS of resources
Passwords available on the library home page if working from home; you need to be signed into your Yarmouth Schools gmail account to be able to view.
Thursday Nov. 7
In class: • Katie's current events presentation • in-class research on Great Greek using online library resources.
Homework:
Continue Great Greek research.
Tuesday Nov. 5
In class: • (Chorus field trip) • in-class research on Great Greek using online library resources.
Homework:
Continue Great Greek research.
Monday Nov. 4
In class: • Introduce Great Greek project & begin taking notes with library resources. Remember to look for project ideas, links to notes, and the project rubric on the Greece page of the website.
Homework for 11/7:
Use your computer to go to the library home page, click on Marvel, click on "B" for Britannica, and select the Online School Edition (K-12). (Remember passwords can be found beneath the Marvel link.) Click on the middle school and/or high school pages and search for your Great Greek. Read and add to the notes you started on your Google Doc before our next class.
Friday Nov. 1
In class: • Clare's current events presentation • Start Parthenon video
Homework for 11/4: Watch Parthenon video and take notes on blue sheet. (Watch to minute 30:00). NOVA Parthenon video link
In class: • Athens & Sparta - compare and contrast • Persian Wars - create timeline, annotate big map, and learn more about triremes (Link 1 video, Link 2 interactive map)
Homework due November 1:
Finish adding information about Persian Wars on blue timeline and make a brief annotation for Battle of Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis on the margins of your big map. For example: Marathon ---> site of first battle in Persian War 490 BCE. King Darius' troops defeated.
Tuesday Oct. 29
In class: • Add to notes about timeline and political change/democratic reforms in ancient Greece
Homework due Thursday, 10/31:
Test corrections for those who would like to improve their
scores on the Ancient Middle East test. Link with directions
and exemplar here.
Monday Oct. 28
In class: • CE quiz • Finish early Greek history keynote slides
Homework due Tuesday, 10/29:
Finish reading about Athens and Sparta & complete Venn Diagram.
Friday Oct. 25
In class: • Read about Athens and Sparta, completing a Venn Diagram as you read.
Homework due 10/28:
Review Grace's and George's current events presentations in preparation for a current events quiz. Their presentations are linked on your class' current events page.
Thursday Oct. 24
In class: • Read Legacy of Greece and respond to questions as you read • Read about foundations of democracy and respond to prompts on graphic organizer
Homework due Friday:
Complete any unfinished work for class tomorrow.
Tuesday Oct. 22
In class: • George current events presentation • Continue map work
Homework due Thursday:
Finish maps and reflection questions.
Monday Oct. 21
In class: • What do you know about ancient Greece? • Map work - ancient Greece
Homework due Thursday:
Spend another 10-15 minutes on your map (and reflection questions on back side of blue sheet).
Friday Oct. 18
In class: • Unit test - Part 2 • Sanders current events
Homework:
None. Take a deep breath this weekend and be ready to head to Greece next week!
Thursday Oct. 17
In class: • Unit test - Part 1
Tuesday Oct. 15
In class: • Review for unit test
Homework due Thurs., Oct. 17:
Review! Review! Review!
In class: • Judaism vocab quiz • Start Judaism keynote (ended at Torah slide)
Homework due Thursday., Oct. 10:
Read Judaism handout and be familiar with historical content and terms/concepts from reading. This vocabulary resource may be helpful to you as you read. Please mark up the text... underline or highlight key ideas and look up vocabulary words you're not familiar with and write definitions in the margins.
Monday Oct. 7
In class: • Calli's CE presentation • Judaism vocab quiz • Birth/spread of world religions in 90 seconds - link
Homework due Tues., Oct. 8: Review Nate's and Calli's presentations for a current events quiz.
Friday Oct. 4
In class: • Mid-quarter reflection on class participation • Nate's current events presentation • Recap Keynote • Recap PIRATES chart for Ancient Egypt
• Start text reading on Ancient Israelites and Judaism
Homework due Mon., Oct. 7: Read about the origins of Judaism in the textbook, pages 83-86. Take notes (you may wish to write out definitions, make flash cards, and/or make a quizlet) on the following terms for a short matching (vocab) quiz.
monotheism
prophets
covenant
Abraham
exodus
Moses
David
Jerusalem
Solomon
exile
diaspora
Jewish Scriptures
Thursday Oct. 3
In class: • Current events quiz • Click here for link to document and make a copy • Akhenaten/monotheism
• Spell your name in hieroglyphics! Link here and follow link to Kamose Stela. • Review timeline and discuss Rosetta Stone
Homework due Friday, Oct. 4: • No homework • Please see above if you'd like to get a head start on homework due on Monday.
Please bring your textbook to our next class.
Tuesday Oct. 1
In class: • Email me a copy (put 3Daily Life in subject line) of your daily life chart • Bobby's current events presentation • Ancient Egyptians' understanding of the afterlife and the Book of the Dead
Homework due Thursday, Oct. 3: • Study for a current events quiz over Ravi and Bobby's presentations (see Block 3 Current Events page) to review presentations.
Monday Sep. 30
In class: • Finish Beyond the Pyramids video segments • Religious belief in ancient Egypt - open and make a copy of this document... we'll jigsaw these gods.
• Shortened class due to club fair. In class: • Continue to work on text reading on ancient Egypt. • Create a google doc and Title the document Lastname.Pyramids.3 and share it with me. Play the Pyramid Challenge below and identify 5 important things you learn about pyramid building. What were some of the challenges they faced and techniques they used? Play for about 20 minutes. Pyramid Challenge- BBC (Interactive) • Start the webquest, Daily Life in Ancient Egypt:
You will also have some class time on Thursday to work in class; please bring your textbook.
Monday Sep. 23
In class: • Class council speeches • Distribute timeline and discuss ancient Egypt map homework (finish as HW if not completed) • Share pictures of pyramids in Egypt .................................. • Discuss cartoon elements in political/editorial cartoons
Homework due Sep 24: • No homework.
Friday Sep. 20
In class: • Debrief interview with President Assad • Watch interview with President Obama and discuss
• Sign up for current events presentations for the year • Follow sharing guidelines for Current Events/Google Presentations ................................... • Begin map work on ancient Egypt using guidelines.
• We will watch the interview with President Obama in class on Friday.
Tuesday Sep. 17
• Read about and discuss events of 9/11
• Discuss related issues connected to domestic and international response to the attacks
Homework due Sep. 19: • Study for a brief quiz over materials related to 9/11.
Monday Sep. 16
• Shortened class due to speeches for student government.
• Quiz on material covered in presentations of summer current events issues.
Homework due Sep. 17:
• No homework.
Friday Sep. 13
No class because of summer read book discussions.
Homework due Sep. 16:
• Study for a quiz over summer current events issues presentations using notes taken in class.
Thursday Sep. 12
No class because of computer rollout.
Tuesday Sep. 10
In class: • group presentations on summer current events issues
Homework due Sep. 16:
• Study for a quiz over summer current events issues presentations using notes taken in class.
Monday Sep. 9
In class: • group presentations on summer current events issues
Homework due Sep. 10:
• No homework for most; prepare for presentation if group has not yet presented.
Friday Sep. 6
In class: • Continue work in summer assignment country groups on presentations.
Homework due Sep. 9:
• Prepare for presentations.
Thursday Sep. 5
In class: • Work in summer assignment country groups. Create 4 "posters" and prepare to present to the class about an important current issue or issues.
Map
Word Wall/ Important People and Constituencies
Time-Line
Pirates
Homework due Sep. 6:
• No homework. We'll continue group work on posters tomorrow in class.
Tuesday Sep. 3
In class: • Introduction and course guide • Summer work assignment - summary and analysis
Homework due Sep. 5:
• What is your story? Write or draw your story (20 min. max).
Block 3
June 13
June 10
June 9
• Review for exam (shortened class for step-up day - meet 8:50-9:50)
June 6
• Review for exam
• Make a copy of this Google Presentation
June 5
• Finish art annotations/briefs
• Begin review for exam
We'll jigsaw out some of the image work related to our review. Each small group should:
A. Make a Google Presentation. Share it with each other and with me (yes I like the email notification).
B. Put your unit topic/title on the title slide (ex. Ancient Greece)
C. Find an image that connect to big ideas/topics from the unit. Put each image on a slide. There should be no text (other than your topic title) on the slide, just the image. You will present the images to the class, explaining:
- what the image is (what it shows, what it is about)
- big idea from the unit: explain the big idea and how the image connects
Each person will need to be able to explain his/her image clearly, accurately, and thoroughly to the class. You may use notes.
You will get a work habits grade out of 8 points.
Complete your part of the jigsaw review by adding an image and being ready to explain it in class tomorrow.
June 3
• Present art annotations/briefs
• Make a copy of this Google Doc
June 2
• Leonardo da Vinci
- Link 1 (Notebooks)
- Link 2 (Mirror writing)
- Link 3 (Inventions)
• time to work on art annotations/briefs
• Finalize preparations for a 3-min. oral presentation on the Renaissance artwork you've been assigned. Please see bottom part of Renaissance page for your assignment, directions, and rubric. You are encouraged to have notes.
May 30
• Current events quiz
• Finish Medici video
• Assign artwork for annotation
• Begin preparing a 3-min. oral presentation on the Renaissance artwork you've been assigned. Please see bottom part of Renaissance page for your assignment, directions, and rubric. You are encouraged to have notes.
May 29
• Discuss outlines
• Watch Medici part 2 video (Lorenzo de Medici)
• Study for a current events quiz (Gibson, Emily, and Hannah's presentations).
May 27
May 23
• Hannah's current events presentation
• Finish 1st segment of Medici film
• Actively read (=mark up) the Annotated Mona Lisa chapter on Renaissance art and architecture.
• Write a 1-pg. outline summarizing what you consider to be the most important ideas from this chapter, focusing on new developments in Renaissance art & architecture and on key artists. You may use bullet points in your outline, but try to write complete thoughts (not just list "Michelangelo").
May 22
• Read notes form groups about Cosimo, Donatello, and Brunelleschi
• Start 1st segment of Medici film
• No homework.
May 20
• Finish VoiceThread quizzes
• Introduction to Renaissance - class reading
• Everyone should read the beginning of the Medici reading (through p. 54 "The Establishment of the Medici Bank").
• Read your assigned section of the text (see the Renaissance page of the wiki - left sidebar - for your assignment and instructions).
• Among your team, write a 1-paragraph summary of the most important ideas from your assigned section.
• Include images (with full URL citation) of any artwork or buildings mentioned in your assigned text section.
• Everyone in your group should contribute to your summary and images.
May 19
Mayas
Incas
West Africa
East Africa
China
Japan
No homework.
May 16
• Finish VoiceThread recording (those groups that need to complete work)
• Watch drones video
• Read these articles:
Link 1
Link 2 (click through image slides and read captions)
Finish VoiceThread recording at home. (Remember, only one person should be editing your project at one time... sign out of the account when you are finished recording your script.) Designate one person in your group to follow the sharing directions in the VT-ShareDirections and send me your group's project link. This must be done by Sunday at 12:00 noon.
Watch the drones video, read the CNN articles (see the links at left), and complete the graphic organizer.
Please bring headphones to Monday's class for the VoiceThread quiz.
May 15
• VoiceThread work in class (finalize script, upload pictures to VoiceThread, begin recording)
Continue working to complete VoiceThread. Please have someone in your group email me the link when your VoiceThread is complete.
May 13
• Emily CE
• VoiceThread work
May 12
• Class time to work on scripts (text + images) in table groups.
• I will help you set up one VoiceThread account per group. Begin to upload images.
May 9
• Class time to work on scripts in table groups.
Each group member's annotated artifact (see 5/9 homework) should be complete. Continue working on text and images for big topics related to PIRATES categories.
May 8
• Gibson CE
• Time to brainstorm on topics - key ideas to share with class
• One person in your group should open this document, make a copy, and share it with all members in your group and ME!
• Please review this rubric for the VoiceThread:
For homework, each group member should find an object for an annotated artifact (can be small = an art object or big = a building or area). Add an image and text about your object in the annotation section of your VoiceThread script. Links for museums that might have a relevant image can be found here. You also can Google an image, but be sure to locate relevant information about it. For that reason, the museum websites may be more helpful.
May 6
• Library time to continue reading print sources and/or onlin
May 5
• Library time to continue reading print sources and/or online library sources.
Complete reading text chapter/sections and notes for those sections.
May 2
Please remember to bring
• MFA annotation packet
• pencil
• binder or clipboard to write on
• your lunch and beverage in a clearly labeled bag
• If you indicated you are getting a school (bag) lunch on Friday, please pick up your lunch between 7:20 and 7:30 in the cafeteria
• Students should meet at the front doors of the school at 7:30 (do not go to advisor)
• please do not bring your laptop to school on Friday
Apr. 29
• Complete geography assignment for civilization your group is studying.
• Continue notes from text reading.
Complete reading text chapter/sections and notes for those sections.
Apr. 28
• Work time - begin reading/taking notes on region you're studying in the Middle Ages
Read and take notes on text chapter handed out in class (focusing just on Source 1).
Apr. 17
Apr. 15
• Work time - art annotation and study for current events quiz (10:15)
• Project description
• Link for notes template
Apr. 14
• Ethan's current events presentation
• Continue work on MFA art annotation #3
Continue to work on MFA art annotation (#3) - will be due at the end of class on Tuesday. Please print if your annotation was done in Pages. If completed in Google Presentation, please be sure to share it with me and give me editing privileges.
Study for current events quiz (John, Lila, and Ethan's presentations).
Apr. 11
• Quiz on Middle Ages
• Start on MFA art annotation #3
Apr. 10
• Discuss Black Death
• Review Hundred Years' War and Joan of Arc
• Review art/architecture
Prepare for quiz on feudalism and art/architecture in Medieval Europe.
Apr. 8
Apr. 7
• Decline of feudalism reading
• Read more about Magna Carta here
- Magna Carta video
- Black Death interactive map
- Black Death interactive website
Complete reading on rest of chapter (Hundred Years' War and Joan of Arc), linking to this map for reference.
Apr. 4
• Learn about Medieval England
• Continue work on annotation of Virgin and the Dead Christ
• Complete art annotation, Virgin and the Dead Christ
• Complete work on Medieval England
Apr. 3
• Lila's CE presentation
• Debrief annotation, Christ in Majesty, and revise / hand in
• Annotate Virgin and the Dead Christ, MFA
• These links may help you in your art history detective work to understand the symbolism in the artwork
- Link 1
- Link 2
- Link 3
- Link 4
Continue your work on your annotation; annotate at least 6 elements of the art work; make an educated argument even if you're not sure about someone/an object in the painting. You should include annotations about St. Benedict & St. Scholastica. Be sure to reference the rubric.
• You may choose to do this in a Google Presentation or Pages document. Naming Protocol: 5W Annotation2 LastName.
• Remember to read the text associated with the painting; this might help you with ideas about research you might do to unlock the mysteries of the painting.
• You can collaborate one another student in the research phase, but each person should submit work in his/her own words.
Apr. 1
• John's CE presentation
• Annotate this artwork: MFA link for art work
• These links may help you in your art history detective work to understand the symbolism in the artwork
- Link 1
- Link 2
- Remember, you can also search in the Library's Marvel Database - Britannica K-12 School edition - for "Apostles" or conduct other internet searches. Be sure to keep track of sources for a bibliography that will accompany your annotation.
Complete art annotation for Christ in Majesty with Symbols of the Four Evangelists.
Mar. 31
• Crusades + video link
• Art in the Middle Ages keynote
No homework! (And it's not an April Fool's joke.)
Mar. 28
• Discuss reading + quiz, Catholic Church
• Seven Sacraments - close looking / art activity
- Link to art (make a copy) or another link
Actively read chapter on art/architecture in the Middle Ages: The Reign of Religion. (No quiz this time!) We'll look at examples in our next class.
Mar. 27
• Debrief field trip
• Discuss Feudalism reading + quiz
Actively read chapter on the role of the Catholic Church in Western Europe and be prepared for a reading quiz over material. I would encourage you to highlight and take notes as you read, but I will not collect your notes.
Mar. 24/25
Power of 1 & Presentation in YPAC
Mar. 20/21
Power of 1 & World Religions Field Trip
Mar. 18
• Hagia Sofia/Byzantine architecture
• Islam quiz
Actively read chapter on the development of Feudalism in Western Europe and be prepared for reading quiz over material. I would encourage you to highlight and take notes as you read, but I will not collect your notes.
Mar. 17
• Current events quiz
• Introduce Byzantine empire
• Finish video, Muslim Spain
• Study for quiz over historical development of Islam, reviewing Keynote slides handout, "star" homework with 5 pillars and other key terms, map, and other class handouts.
Mar. 14
Mar. 13
• Joe's CE presentation
• Discuss "top 5" lists
• Preview World Religions field trip
• Make your own Islamic art
• Study for a current events quiz over Ella's and Joe's presentations.
Preview: Quiz over Islam on Tuesday, 3/18.
Mar. 11
• Ella's CE presentation
• Start video on spread of Islam/Islamic achievements in Medieval Spain
• Read Ch. 11, Section 3 (pp. 282-288) and exhibit at London's Science Museum and develop a Top 5 List (formatted however you'd like) of important advancements/ideas during this time period (#1 should be the most important development). For each advancement/achievement, briefly explain its importance/why you chose it.
Mar. 10
• Review homework on 5 pillars of Islam
• Watch short video about the Hajj
• Learn about architecture of mosque and Islamic art.
• Watch Khan Academy video on Mihrab
• Take a virtual tour of the al-Haram al-Sharif (be sure to go to #26, the al-Aqsa mosque)
• Keynote of Umayyad and Abbasid empires
• Complete map on spread of Islam.
March 7
• Quiz on Christianity
• Please click on this link to add your thoughts to a Google Form
• Historical development of Islam
• Read text pp. 270-276 and complete class handouts on Islam.
March 6
• class from 9:30-9:40
March 4
• Read class handout on Christianity
• Review homework reading/review key terms/concepts/events
• review for quiz on Christianity
March 3
• Historical development of Christianity
• No homework.
Feb. 28
• Continue to work on infographic/check with me before printing
• 60 Minutes segment on Susan Rice
• Finish infographic; email attachment to me to approve before printing.
Feb. 27
• Continue work on Hunger/Power of 1 - read handout on themes of compelling infographics.
Examples of infographics related to education:
• http://rossieronline.usc.edu/u-s-education-versus-the-world-infographic/
• http://blogs.hrblock.com/2012/08/30/infographic-what-it-costs-to-send-a-kid-to-school
Examples of infographics related to food and hunger (to help give you some ideas... but may not be copied):
• ttp://urwhatueat.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/rising-food-prices.jpg
• http://thumbnails.visually.netdna-cdn.com/gender-equality-and-food-security-womens-empowerment-as-a-tool-against-hunger_51ef64a31f753_w1500.png
• http://www.facethefactsusa.org/sites/facethefactsusa.org/files/FTFin-FoodWaste.jpg
• https://www.engineeringforchange.org/news/images/July-2012/food-production-infographic.jpg
• Make your own infographic related to food and hunger using one or more of these data sources (or ask me if you have identified another reliable source):
Global - http://www.wfp.org/stories/10-things-you-need-know-about-hunger-2013
Global - https://www.wfp.org/hunger/stats
Global - http://www.fao.org/hunger/en/
US - http://feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/hunger-facts/hunger-and-poverty-statistics.aspx
Maine - http://gsfb.org/hunger/
Maine - http://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1039&context=mpr
Maine - http://specialprojects.pressherald.com/aging/struggling-to-assess-whos-hungry-and-why/
Be sure to keep track of all sources used (you will create a list of sources cited/images used). Please do NOT print your infographic.
Make your own infograph! - http://infogr.am/
• Continue working on your infographic about hunger. Please do NOT print your infographic.
Feb. 25
• Start work on Hunger/Power of 1
• Finish "entrance slip" on organization addressing food and hunger issues (your choice of organization).
• Study for a current events quiz over Eliza's, Isabel's, Carolyn's, Will's, and MaryKate's presentations.
Feb. 24
• Socratic seminar
• No homework.
Feb. 14
• CE presentation - MaryKate
• CE presentation - Will
Feb. 13
• final draft of memo due = entrance ticket
• Socratic seminar
• Study for a current events quiz (Eliza, Isabel, Carolyn)
Feb. 11
Feb. 10
• draft of memo due + peer review
• Finalize memo
Feb. 7
Feb. 6
• library research beginning of class
• collaboration/team time
• work on notes and quote ("scaffolding" document)
• Work on drafting memo, which should be printed and ready to hand in at the beginning of class on Monday, Feb. 10.
• in-text citations - link for examples
NEW! If you're still feeling stuck on ideas or information.... you might find something of interest here.
Feb. 4
Feb. 3
• go over draft memo + "scaffolding"
• in-text citations - link for examples
• library research (issues in Rome and/or US)
• Continue research, adding notes and quotes to your Google Doc notes template.
Jan. 31
• Carolyn's current events presentation
• As you continue research, continue to take notes and pull the most important/relevant quotes from articles into a document organized like the one in this .pdf below. (Instead of creating a new document for quote, I would add important quotes below the notes boxes on your Google doc notes template.)
Use this Google Form to evaluate each website you use in your research.
• Evaluate, read, and take notes on a 2nd article (or 3rd, depending on length and richness of articles) - adding notes & quotes to your Google Doc notes template.
Jan. 30
• Assign government department & debrief in small groups the decline of Rome reading. What connections do you see to your topic?
• Create a nameplate of your executive branch agency in Google Docs as a team (1 per group). What are the key responsibilities of this executive branch agency? Be sure to share it with each other and with me.
Exemplar:
• Begin research on contemporary issues facing the US based on the executive branch agency you've been assigned. Use this Google Form to evaluate websites you use in your research.
• Using a valid website (using the Google Form at left), read and take notes on one article relating to your topic. Take notes using this template.
Jan. 28
Jan. 27
• Jigsaw/debrief chapter 6: Pax Romana chapter
• Read about factors leading to the decline of Rome and brainstorm (on class handout) about possible connections to the United States.
Jan. 24
• Debrief homework/notes process
• Finish Rome: Engineering an Empire
• Continue with Engineering an Empire video - (For those absent, link to online version here). (In class, we watched segments on Vespasian, Trajan, Hadrian, and through the bath houses of Caracalla.)
• Hand in test corrections using process on Test Corrections link in the left sidebar. You must hand in your quiz and corrections on Monday.
• Finish reading second part of Chapter 6 text. You do not need to take notes on this section of the reading. Instead, be prepared to answer your assigned question from those listed below:
1. What political and economic factors led the empire into disarray? (pp. 175-177)
2. Describe the reform and reconstruction efforts undertaken by Diocletian and Constantine. How successful were the reform and reconstruction efforts undertaken by Diocletian and Constantine?
(pp. 177-181)
3. Why and to what extent were early Christians persecuted in the Roman Empire? (pp. 181-182)
Jan. 23
• Go over Roman Republic quiz
• Continue Rome: Engineering an Empire
Jan. 21
• Video: Engineering an Empire - Rome
• Begin reading Chapter 6: The Pax Romana up to p. 175 (stop at section heading: Rome in Disarray)
• Take notes on your reading using one of the methods outlined in this handout (choose one method to use for note taking):
Be sure to include information about the following questions in your notes:
1. Offer examples of both the successes and failures of the Julio-Claudian and Flavian emperors (165)
2. How did the emperor's role and the Imperial Bureaucracy evolve during the period of the "Five Good Emperors?" (166-7)
3. Describe changes within the Roman army during the post-Augustan era (167)
4. In what ways were the residents of the city of Rome dependent upon the emperor? (167-170)
5. Describe how Roman civilization influenced life in the provinces. To what extent were they “Romanized”? (170-175)
Note: you do not have to answer questions 1-5 separately, but this information should be included in your notes no matter which format you use. We will discuss these questions in class on Friday.
• Complete reading assignment and notes on first part of Chapter 6 text.
Jan. 17
• Shortened class because of Hector Hebert assembly
• Isabel's CE presentation
• Complete 2nd Triumverate assignment.
Jan. 16
• Roman Republic quiz
• When quiz completed, open this document, about 2nd Triumverate, make a copy, and follow directions on page (due Tuesday).
• Complete 2nd Triumverate assignment.
Jan. 14
• Eliza's CE presentation
• Finish Carthage video
• No homework. Begin to review for quiz on founding of Rome and Roman Republic on Thursday.
Jan. 13
• Review homework
• Small group work (with roles) - discussing challenges of Roman Republic, Julius Caesar's rise to power, and his demise
• No homework. Begin to review for quiz on founding of Rome and Roman Republic on Thursday.
Jan. 10
• Review homework
• Discuss government structure in Roman republic
• Video on Carthage/Punic Wars
• Read Chapter 6, Section 2 "Expansion and Crisis" in your text and complete the questions below. Please print before coming to class.
Jan. 9
• Check in for attendance before attending Poetry Out Loud assembly in YPAC.
• Complete art annotation for 1 of Cole's paintings in his series.
• Ensure map is accurate and complete.
• Complete Section 1 text reading & notes.
Jan. 7
• Map work - ancient Rome
• Text reading/notes on the Roman Republic, pp. 154-158. (Notes sheet and Republic government structure handed out in class.)
• Complete art annotation for 1 of Cole's paintings in his series.
• Ensure map is accurate and complete.
• Complete Section 1 text reading & notes.
Jan. 6
• Analyze Thomas Cole paintings
• Create a Google Presentation and choose one of Thomas Cole's paintings from his "Course of Empire" series to annotate. Use the naming protocol B3.Lastname.Cole. Be sure to share your presentation with me. Open document below for very brief exemplar to get started.
Use content from the sources below. In your annotation, include 5 facts about the painting and one fact about Cole's concern about Andrew Jackson. Sources for Cole paintings: http://www.explorethomascole.org/tour/items/69/series/
and http://beyondthenotes.org/empire/paintings.html
Source for Andrew Jackson (especially 1st two sections):
http://www.pbs.org/kcet/andrewjackson/edu/domesticpolicy.html
Complete art annotation for 1 of Cole's paintings in his series.
Dec. 19
• Current events quiz
• Hinduism/Buddhism vocab quiz
• Dharma of Star Wars reading
• Introduce Seven Years in Tibet & Asia Day
We'll head to Rome after vacation.
Dec. 17
• Johanna's current events presentation
• 10 Questions for the Dalai Lama video
• Review Tessa's, Gracie's, and Johanna's current events presentations
• Review Buddhism and Hinduism vocab terms for a vocab quiz (format: matching quiz).
Dec. 16
• Gracie's current events presentation
• Discuss HW in small groups
• Begin vocab review in small groups
• Review Tessa's, Gracie's, and Johanna's current events presentations
• Review Buddhism and Hinduism vocab terms for a vocab quiz
Dec. 13
Dec. 12
• Share spread of Buddhism HW
• China/Tibet Keynote
• Read together brief history of Tibet
• Read about the Dalai Lama - http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/buddhism/people/dalailama_1.shtml
• If time, begin video, Lost Civilizations: Tibet
• Read about current issues between China & Tibet, following directions on Pages document. Please do not print prior to class; email this document when complete.
Dec. 10
• Continue learning about Hinduism
- Video 1 (Indian caste system)
- Video 2 (Reincarnation)
• Webquest on Essentials of Hinduism using this website:
http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/homework/religion/hinduism.htm
• Actively read (highlight key ideas & look up new vocab) handout on Buddhism (distributed in class or download file below):
• Complete web-based assignment on the spread of Buddhism in Asia, focusing on Buddhist art. Please do not print, but do have homework ready for the start of class.
Please email the Spread of Buddhism HW to me.
TEST CORRECTIONS DUE ON THURSDAY. You may do test corrections for all multiple choice, matching, and T/F sections. You may retake geography and chronology sections with me after school on Thursday.
Dec. 9
• Tessa's current events presentation
• Introduce Hinduism
No homework. Work on test corrections on Greece test (due Thursday, 12/12).
Dec. 6
• Digital Citizenship - please come to class first for attendance.
No homework - enjoy the weekend!
Dec. 5
• Test (Part 2) on ancient Greece - remaining material, including history, government systems, Great Greeks
When complete, if you'd like to make a bumper sticker, look for a Greek philosopher's quote (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Diogenes, etc.) here:
Quotations page: http://quotationspage.com/
Dec. 3
• Test (Part 1) on ancient Greece - geography, chronology, and art/architecture analysis
Study for remaining portions of unit test on ancient Greece.
Dec. 2
• Class review - ancient Greece
• Digital citizenship preparation - read articles at this site:
Study for geography & art/architecture portions of ancient Greece test.
Nov. 26
• Presentations
- Euripides (Grace & Emily)
- Diogenes (Hannah & Calli)
- Archimedes (Ethan and Joe)
- Thales (Carolyn and Isabel)
Nov. 25
• Presentations
- Socrates (George)
- Aristotle (Mary Kate)
- Political philosophy (Ms. Sanders)
- Quotations page: http://quotationspage.com/
Complete political philosophy/quotes project.
Nov. 22
• Presentations
- Alexander the Great (Katie & Johanna)
- Khan Academy - link to analysis of mosaic of Alexander the Great's battle with Darius III of Persia
Nov. 21
• Current events quiz (Clare's, Katie's, and Ben's presentations)
• Presentations
- Euclid (Ben)
- Phidias (John and Bobby)
Nov. 19
• Current events presentation (Ben)
• Presentations
- Polykleitos (Eliza and Tessa)
- Sappho (Gracie)
Study for a current events quiz (Clare's, Katie's, and Ben's presentations). Students in the play can arrange with me to take this later.
Nov. 18
• Presentations
- Themistocles (Nate and Ravi)
- Pericles (Lila and Ella)
- Aspasia (Clare)
- Alcibiades (Gibson and Will)
Nov. 15
• Peloponnesian War link
• Pericles' Funeral Oration
Continue working on Great Greek project.
Nov. 14
• Greek art & architecture
• Lincoln Memorial online link
• work on project
Research notes due. These should be organized with all source citations included in Google Doc (import from your EasyBib source).
Nov. 12
• Work day - library research if needed or work on project
Continue working on research notes.
Nov. 8
• Library research
Continue working on research notes (from library print and online sources) in your Google Doc. If working with a partner, each student should have completed his/her own notes. Please make sure you have shared your Google Doc with me.
Access online library materials through the library homepage. Click on:
Passwords available on the library home page if working from home; you need to be signed into your Yarmouth Schools gmail account to be able to view.
Nov. 7
• Katie's current events presentation
• in-class research on Great Greek using online library resources.
Continue Great Greek research.
Nov. 5
• (Chorus field trip)
• in-class research on Great Greek using online library resources.
Continue Great Greek research.
Nov. 4
• Introduce Great Greek project & begin taking notes with library resources. Remember to look for project ideas, links to notes, and the project rubric on the Greece page of the website.
Use your computer to go to the library home page, click on Marvel, click on "B" for Britannica, and select the Online School Edition (K-12). (Remember passwords can be found beneath the Marvel link.) Click on the middle school and/or high school pages and search for your Great Greek. Read and add to the notes you started on your Google Doc before our next class.
Nov. 1
• Clare's current events presentation
• Start Parthenon video
Watch Parthenon video and take notes on blue sheet. (Watch to minute 30:00). NOVA Parthenon video link
Note sheet:
Oct. 31
• Athens & Sparta - compare and contrast
• Persian Wars - create timeline, annotate big map, and learn more about triremes (Link 1 video, Link 2 interactive map)
Finish adding information about Persian Wars on blue timeline and make a brief annotation for Battle of Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis on the margins of your big map. For example: Marathon ---> site of first battle in Persian War 490 BCE. King Darius' troops defeated.
Oct. 29
• Add to notes about timeline and political change/democratic reforms in ancient Greece
Test corrections for those who would like to improve their
scores on the Ancient Middle East test. Link with directions
and exemplar here.
Oct. 28
• CE quiz
• Finish early Greek history keynote slides
Finish reading about Athens and Sparta & complete Venn Diagram.
Oct. 25
• Read about Athens and Sparta, completing a Venn Diagram as you read.
Review Grace's and George's current events presentations in preparation for a current events quiz. Their presentations are linked on your class' current events page.
Oct. 24
• Read Legacy of Greece and respond to questions as you read
• Read about foundations of democracy and respond to prompts on graphic organizer
Complete any unfinished work for class tomorrow.
Oct. 22
• George current events presentation
• Continue map work
Finish maps and reflection questions.
Oct. 21
• What do you know about ancient Greece?
• Map work - ancient Greece
Spend another 10-15 minutes on your map (and reflection questions on back side of blue sheet).
Oct. 18
• Unit test - Part 2
• Sanders current events
None. Take a deep breath this weekend and be ready to head to Greece next week!
Oct. 17
• Unit test - Part 1
Oct. 15
• Review for unit test
Review! Review! Review!
Oct. 1
• Grace's CE presentation
• Review for ancient Middle East unit test
Start reviewing using the review sheet - come to class prepared with any questions you might have.
Oct. 10
• Finish Judaism keynote
No homework
Oct. 8
• Judaism vocab quiz
• Start Judaism keynote (ended at Torah slide)
Read Judaism handout and be familiar with historical content and terms/concepts from reading. This vocabulary resource may be helpful to you as you read. Please mark up the text... underline or highlight key ideas and look up vocabulary words you're not familiar with and write definitions in the margins.
Oct. 7
• Calli's CE presentation
• Judaism vocab quiz
• Birth/spread of world religions in 90 seconds - link
Review Nate's and Calli's presentations for a current events quiz.
Oct. 4
• Mid-quarter reflection on class participation
• Nate's current events presentation
• Recap Keynote
• Recap PIRATES chart for Ancient Egypt
• Start text reading on Ancient Israelites and Judaism
Read about the origins of Judaism in the textbook, pages 83-86. Take notes (you may wish to write out definitions, make flash cards, and/or make a quizlet) on the following terms for a short matching (vocab) quiz.
Oct. 3
• Current events quiz
• Click here for link to document and make a copy
• Akhenaten/monotheism
• Spell your name in hieroglyphics! Link here and follow link to Kamose Stela.
• Review timeline and discuss Rosetta Stone
• Government in Egypt
• No homework
• Please see above if you'd like to get a head start on homework due on Monday.
Please bring your textbook to our next class.
Oct. 1
• Email me a copy (put 3 Daily Life in subject line) of your daily life chart
• Bobby's current events presentation
• Ancient Egyptians' understanding of the afterlife and the Book of the Dead
• Study for a current events quiz over Ravi and Bobby's presentations (see Block 3 Current Events page) to review presentations.
Sep. 30
• Finish Beyond the Pyramids video segments
• Religious belief in ancient Egypt - open and make a copy of this document... we'll jigsaw these gods.
• Complete Daily Life Chart, filling in what you can.
A helpful link for section on slavery:
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/pharaohs/life_slave.html
Sep. 27
• Ravi's current events presentation (linked on Current Events page of website)
• Start video (Beyond the Pyramids) on ancient Egypt
• Complete Daily Life Chart, filling in what you can.
A helpful link for section on slavery:
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/pharaohs/life_slave.html
Sep. 26
In class:
• Continue to work on text reading on ancient Egypt.
• Create a google doc and Title the document Lastname.Pyramids.3 and share it with me. Play the Pyramid Challenge below and identify 5 important things you learn about pyramid building. What were some of the challenges they faced and techniques they used? Play for about 20 minutes. Pyramid Challenge- BBC (Interactive)
• Start the webquest, Daily Life in Ancient Egypt:
• Completed text reading/homework questions about ancient Egypt.
Sep. 24
• Continue discussion about political/editorial cartoons
• Begin text reading on Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms in Egypt
• Read about ancient Egypt and complete homework attached below.
You will also have some class time on Thursday to work in class; please bring your textbook.
Sep. 23
• Class council speeches
• Distribute timeline and discuss ancient Egypt map homework (finish as HW if not completed)
• Share pictures of pyramids in Egypt
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• Discuss cartoon elements in political/editorial cartoons
• No homework.
Sep. 20
• Debrief interview with President Assad
• Watch interview with President Obama and discuss
• Sign up for current events presentations for the year
• Follow sharing guidelines for Current Events/Google Presentations
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• Begin map work on ancient Egypt using guidelines.
• Complete Egypt map and answer questions on guidelines sheet.
Update: Please answer all the questions you can... you'll learn more from our next text assignment and from timelines handed out in class.
Sep. 19
• Syria current events presentation & discussion of current events guidelines
• Watch a 60 Minutes interview with Syrian President Assad and record some key points from the interview.
• We will watch the interview with President Obama in class on Friday.
Sep. 17
• Discuss related issues connected to domestic and international response to the attacks
• Study for a brief quiz over materials related to 9/11.
Sep. 16
• Quiz on material covered in presentations of summer current events issues.
• No homework.
Sep. 13
• Study for a quiz over summer current events issues presentations using notes taken in class.
Sep. 12
Sep. 10
• group presentations on summer current events issues
• Study for a quiz over summer current events issues presentations using notes taken in class.
Sep. 9
• group presentations on summer current events issues
• No homework for most; prepare for presentation if group has not yet presented.
Sep. 6
• Continue work in summer assignment country groups on presentations.
• Prepare for presentations.
Sep. 5
• Work in summer assignment country groups. Create 4 "posters" and prepare to present to the class about an important current issue or issues.
• No homework. We'll continue group work on posters tomorrow in class.
Sep. 3
• Introduction and course guide
• Summer work assignment - summary and analysis
• What is your story? Write or draw your story (20 min. max).